Intern

WTO internship programme for post-graduate students and recent graduates with an advanced degree seeking practical experience in the multilateral trading system. Internships run three to six months in Geneva, are unpaid beyond a modest daily allowance, and are available under three tracks including a general programme and programmes reserved for candidates from developing and least-developed countries.

Department: Human Resources Division

• Carry out duties assigned by supervisor within the relevant WTO Division
• Work full-time for the duration of the internship, bound by the same duties as regular staff
• Participate in an end-of-internship evaluation process

• National of a WTO member state or a country/customs territory engaged in accession negotiations
• Completed undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline
• Currently enrolled in, or completed, a master's degree (or higher postgraduate/doctoral study)
• At least 21 years old at time of internship (no older than 30 for China-related programmes)

Not available

• Internship duration is a minimum of three and maximum of six months, non-extendable
• Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 (CHF 90 for China's LDCs, Accessions and General Internship Programme)
• Travel expenses to/from Geneva not covered by WTO except under the China programme and Doctoral Studies programme
• Interns are not considered officials or staff members but are bound by the same duties and obligations